Crossovers are not permitted at the SuperNaturals as it is a British Open Championship. The only event where crossovers are allowed is at the WNBF UK First Timer Novice Championships
Bringing your own cameraman is allowed in designated areas during the event. However, please note that filming is not permitted backstage or in the changing rooms for privacy and safety reasons. Additionally, official photos cannot be taken in the auditorium.
In the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF), tattoos generally do not directly affect bodybuilding scoring. Judges typically focus on physique, symmetry, conditioning, and presentation rather than the presence of tattoos. We do however ask you to use the appropriate show tan and discuss with the show tanners their solutions that can help conceal and cover extensive tattoos.
If you are planning to compete, it might be a good idea to check directly with the WNBF UK's resident tanners regarding any specific concerns about tattoos and their appearance in the context of competition.
At the WNBF UK, we divide the Bodybuilding Open, Men's Physique Open, and Bikini Open classes by height:
- Short
- Medium
- Tall
Height cutoffs will be determined after registration, where we will re-measure all athletes to verify the accuracy of the height provided on their sign-up form
Holding a WNBF pro card is a mark of distinction and the highest ranking Pro card in the natural bodybuilding world. It opens doors to compete within the highest-level WNBF PRO competitions around the world and can enhance the athlete’s career through increased visibility, potential sponsorships, and other opportunities.
The WNBF pro card signifies that the bodybuilder has reached a high standard of natural bodybuilding excellence and is recognized as a professional in the sport.
We award these Pro Cards to athletes of exemplary standard in their relevant divisions.
“How many” can not be determined until the event unfolds itself.
We have awarded between 1 and up to 6 in any WNBF UK event to date. We award Pro Cards across all divisions.
You are responsible for your own pump-up. Please bring bands and any other equipment you may need. WNBF UK will not provide equipment, though there may be some leftover bands from previous events.
A novice is someone who has NEVER placed in the top 3.
**However:**
If this is your FIRST YEAR competing and you place in the top 3 in a contest prior to ours in the same year, you can still compete in our Novice classes. In your first-ever year of competing, you remain a NOVICE for the entire season, regardless of any top 3 placements.
**Examples:**
- Competed in 2022 and placed in the top 3. Now want to compete as a novice in 2023? You **cannot**—you are NO LONGER A NOVICE
- Competed for the first time in 2024 and placed in the top 3. You **can** compete as a novice for the entire season. From 2025 onwards, you are no longer a novice.
Bodybuilding division and Fitbody division are the only divisions required to submit 60 seconds of music. Mens Physique and Bikini divisions will perform their I walk to the events house music.
Please send your MP3 track - titled your name and division eg
"JOE BLOGGS, TEEN BODBUILDING"
"JOE BLOGGS, MASTERS BODYBUILDING"
"JANE DOE, FITBODY"
Fivos Showshoots (the best photographer in the business) shoots all WNBF UK events and is our official stage photographer. Please order in advance to ensure you get the best rate for your photography.
The photographer may be present at registration where you may order and pay for your stage photos if you did not order them in advance.
Photos may be ordered after the event, BUT at an increased rate due to additional admin requirements.
The Rules are as followed.
You must compete in one of our WNBF UK Pro Card awarding events.
The SuperNaturals is our largest Pro Card awarding event in the UK. If you meet the high standard we seek, Pro Status may be awarded to those of exemplary standard.
This event also serves as a selection for our amateur and Pro teams to compete at as Team GB at the WNBF World Finals every year. The top 3 winners in each category at the WNBF UK SuperNaturals may receive an invitation. If invited, you will have the opportunity to compete at the Worlds, where Pro Status may be awarded on the Worlds stage to those who win their category and meet the highest standards for WNBF Pro Status.
Pro Status may also be awarded to those who compete internationally at WNBF affiliates across the world. However, this opportunity is only available to athletes who are eligible, meet the WNBF UK membership rules, and have received permission from WNBF UK to compete internationally.
Each class winner is invited to compete for the overall title in their respective divisions. This competition offers a chance to win the event's overall title in their division and, if standards are met, the prestigious WNBF Pro Card.
The Overall categories are as follows:
1. Men's Physique Overall
2. Bikini Overall
3. Women's Division Overall
4. Men's Bodybuilding Overall
5. Golden Era (Classic Bodybuilding) Overall
It is very important to us to promote the sport of natural bodybuilding as a whole. Therefore, we follow an "open door policy" meaning as an amateur you are welcome to fulfil your passion as much as possible.
UK Amateur Athlete Participation Guidelines for International WNBF Events
If you reside in the UK and have a UK address, you are a UK athlete and must apply for UK membership to compete with us and maintain access to the International WNBF affiliates.
As a UK amateur athlete, you can compete internationally in WNBF events under the following conditions:
Failure to comply with these regulations, or attempts to bypass WNBF UK processes, may result in disqualification from future WNBF events.
International WNBF affiliate presidents review and discuss entries to ensure fairness, and permissions are granted or denied accordingly.
These rules are designed to ensure fair competition while encouraging athletes to support the growth of natural bodybuilding and the WNBF. We work hard to provide valuable experiences, and as a UK athlete, we ask that you respect the efforts made to create these opportunities and support your home country.
Yes, we welcome all international athletes to compete with WNBF UK.
International athletes should first purchase a WNBF membership from their respective affiliate (home) country, then purchase class entry for our events. Please obtain permission from your country's WNBF president to ensure eligibility. We will check this.
For example, if you are a German athlete, you should purchase a WNBF membership in Germany before competing in the UK. Once you have permission, you can simply purchase entry for our events. We will then check permission has been granted once receiving your entry.
If there is no WNBF affiliate in your country, you can purchase a WNBF UK membership through our website.
No, all points in Round 1,2 and 3 (symmetry, muscularity and free posing rounds) contribute to the bodybuilding score. The Mr Golden Era round is judged separately and should be considered a separate competition to the bodybuilding rounds.
Click on each of the criteria pages breakdown and view the document. Click here for the competitor criteria page.
Click on each of the criteria pages breakdown and view the document. Click here for the competitor criteria page.
WNBF UK events are very popular and we have capped numbers due to venue size at various events.
Don't delay your sign ups or wait to the last minute. Be prepared, sign up and focus on your contest preparation knowing you have everything organised.
The organisation also appreciates your due-diligence by signing up with plenty of time. 14 days prior to our events really is the last date -to allow time for programming, music sending and service booking.
Last minute entries can cause late administration duties for the federation and you may be too late to book services related to the event.
This information is stated on sign up in the detailed information on the membership and entry pages of the website.
All fees are non refundable. This includes membership, entry. Some service fees (tan, makeup, hair) may be refundable if requested 30 days prior to contest (minus booking fee).
We prefer all heels to have a minimal platform (no more than 1.5 cm) and prefer shoes to be flush with the floor. We recommend the CHIC-08 Fabulous or Glamour range (or similar). See examples here.
Yes, WNBF UK's official hair and makeup team is Get Flawless Stylists who will be available at all of our events to do your hair and makeup.
Yes WNBF UK official tanners are Black magic who will be available at all of our events for spray tanning
First, review the WADA Prohibited Substances List to confirm if your medication is restricted.
If your medication is on the list, you will need a letter from your doctor confirming that it is prescribed for a legitimate medical condition.
WNBF UK officials will then discuss with you the possibility of obtaining a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) to allow for competing with us.
A polygraph test is used as an additional method to ensure natural status beyond drug testing. A polygraph test is in lay terms a lie detector test. The test will be carried out by a qualified polygraph examiner who will ask you a series of questions about your status as a natural bodybuilder.
If you are selected for a drug test at a competition, it will typically be conducted via urinalysis. We will usher you to meet the drug control officer (DCO) once we require you to provide a sample. The DCO will accompany you to the restroom to ensure the integrity of the sample. You will deposit your sample into the designated receptacle and then transfer it into the specimen tube yourself. You will handle your sample throughout the process. Which will be overseen by the DCO. Afterward, you will complete the necessary paperwork that accompanies your sample. Your sample will then be sent directly to Kings College London and/or Redwood Toxicology laboratories for testing within 24 hours of contest.
A changing space will be provided for you to get ready for competition.
There will be a pump up area but bring your own bands/ pump up accessories
A programme/running order will be available on the day so you can estimate how much time you have to prepare.
If you have purchased the tanning package Glazers will be ready for you pre stage to glaze you.
The backstage staff will let you know when it’s time for your class to go on stage.
It’s your responsibility to ensure you are pumped up and glazed prior to going on stage.
Yes, your status as a novice lasts for the duration of the season. You’ll no longer be able to compete as a novice in your next season though.
No, first timers divisions are reserved for athletes who have never competed, e.g. stepped on stage. Your first time is your first time and once you have done that you can never do a "first time" on stage again.
Yes, you could compete in any of the aforementioned classes and divisions at a qualifier, so long as you meet the criteria for being a novice.
You can only compete in one class though and crossovers are not permitted at a UK finals. In that case you would need to choose to either compete as a bodybuilder or men’s physique competitor if you made it to the finals.
Our Junior class is eligible for athletes aged 23 and under on the day of contest
19 years and under
